LED lights

Bill Burruss

Bill Burruss

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Hi. I'm considering replacing the regular type bulbs in my stern lights with LED and was wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with them. Both my stern lights are pole mounted 12v w/ 906 automotive type bulbs. It looks like an LED like this http://autolumination.com/906.htm would be a direct replacement, but I was wondering if anyone else tried it and what the results were. They do not list power use for the LED, but I know it is a lot less than the .69 amp draw of the regular bulb. Do not think I want to spring for a whole new pole, but would not mind replacing just the bulb.

Thanks,
Bill
 
Bill,

I guess it may depend on the funtion of the lens cap for your stern light. A regular incandescent bulb shines 360 all around inside the lens cap. It appears that the LED bulb will throw all its light upward out the end of the bulb. This may or may not give you the same illumination thru your lens cap.
 
I have purchased from that company before.. no complaints, great product. Used thier leds to replace the dash illumination in my jeep.
As long as you get the 360 coverage, as HuntinDave said, thru your lenscap - then you should be good to go!
I used a couple of those "tower" type bulbs and they were surprisingly bright.... somewhere on thier site was a chart that converts power ranges..
 
Dave,
Thanks. I should have been clearer on the product. Was really considering the 18 LED version with forward and side facing LEDs, which, with the way my light pole/socket is oriented, would throw light up and to the sides. Had to install my last 906 "spare" last week, so I will probably order a couple like this for the dry box.

Take care!
-Bill
 
Bill,

Yes, it would seem that their # 921 Matrix Bulbs would meet your needs. Any idea how the lumen or candle power output of the LED compares to the incandescent bulb?
 
Here is another version by V-LEDS. They are reported to be exceptionally bright for backup lights for trucks. Kinda pricey, but I've heard good things about them. Trip

[http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/Parking-Light-LED/White-LED/V-LEDS-HID-6K-WHITE-19-p7526829-1-2.html]
 
Dave,
The LEDs are supposed to be bright, but I read that because each individual LED only puts out light in one direction, they do not always seem as bright. That is actally the reason I posted the question to start with. Based on some of the other posts, it sounds like they will work fine.

-Bill
 
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